Have you ever wanted to learn how to tr2tog in crochet?
Treble crochet 2 together, or the tr2tog stitch, is a basic crochet decrease that can be used for many types of projects. Whether it’s a scarf, blanket, afghan square or other fabric item, the tr2tog stitches are essential for forming complex patterns and shaping your crocheted items.
In this crochet tutorial I’ll explain exactly what is involved in learning how to do this treble crochet decrease step-by-step with both photos and a video tutorial.
Plus I’ll cover all of the materials needed as well as some helpful abbreviations and chart symbols related to the tr2tog stitch.
Finally I’ll answer some common questions about how to do a treble crochet two together (tr2tog) stitch so you can master this versatile technique!
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The steps of tr2tog or Treble Crochet 2 Together
A quick written description:
- Yarn over 2 times.
- Insert hook into next stitch and pull up a loop.
- Yarn over and pull through 2 loops on the crochet hook.
- Repeat step 3.
- Repeat step 1 – 4. You have 3 loops on the crochet hook.
- Yarn over.
- Pull through all loops on the crochet hook.
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About the tr2tog or Treble Crochet 2 Together
Learn how to crochet Tr2tog. Treble crochet 2 together, or the tr2tog stitch, is a basic crochet decrease that can be used for many types of projects.
Have you ever wanted to learn how to tr2tog in crochet?
Project level: Easy
Materials
Crochet Hook
Use any crochet hook size that works with your yarn.
Yarn
Use any yarn you like for this stitch.
If you’re following a crochet pattern, use the crochet hook and yarn suggested to get the correct gauge.
Abbreviations
The treble crochet 2 together is abbreviated tr2tog in crochet patterns.
Learn more about crochet abbreviations & find a complete list on our Crochet Abbreviations & Terms post.
Instructions for the tr2tog or Treble Crochet 2 Together
Step-by-step Photo Instructions
In this step by step photo tutorial you can learn the tr2tog (us terms), a tr decrease stitch, in a few easy steps. Grab your crochet hook and let’s get started with this easy way to decrease 1 crochet stitch.
Yarn over 2 times and insert the crochet hook into the next stitch and pull up a loop from the first stitch, you have 4 loops on the crochet hook.
Yarn over and pull through 2, two times. You have 2 loops on the crochet hook.
Yarn over 2 times and insert the crochet hook into the next stitch and pull up a loop from the second stitch, you have 5 loops on the crochet hook.
Yarn over and pull through 2, two times. You have 3 loops on the crochet hook.
Pull yarn through all the loops on the crochet hook. You have now finished the treble crochet two together and have decreased 1 stitch.
tr2tog or Treble Crochet 2 Together Crochet Chart Symbol
The treble crochet 2 together chart symbol is related to the treble crochet (tr) stitch chart symbol.
It is a “T” with two legs. On each leg you have a two lines across it representing the yarn overs you do on treble crochet stitches.
It will be turned in the direction it will lay in your finished crochet work.
Photo showing the tr2tog crochet stitch chart symbol.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does tr2tog mean in crochet?
tr2tog means to work 2 treble crochet stitches together to decrease the total number of stitches you are crocheting.
